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Ford Model T

1908 – 1927 — USA

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The Ford Model T, produced by the Ford Motor Company from 1908 to 1927, revolutionized the automotive industry by becoming the first mass-affordable car. This innovation made car travel accessible to middle-class Americans, as its price decreased significantly over the years. The cost reduction was made possible by Ford's pioneering use of assembly line production, which replaced traditional handcrafting methods and optimized fabrication efficiency. The Model T experienced a drastic price decline, dropping from $780 in 1910 to $290 in 1924. This affordability played a crucial role in democratizing car ownership and fueling the growth of the automobile market. Three key engineers, Joseph A. Galamb, Eugene Farkas, and Childe Harold Wills,